by Dawn | Feb 12, 2014 | Teaching
I’m looking at everyone’s profile pictures. They’re all rock stars with awesome pictures–pictures of hair blowing in slow-mo, light hitting unblemished faces in just the right way. Pictures of scaling Mount Everest. Pictures of scuba diving,...
by Dawn | Jan 19, 2014 | parenting, Teaching
Declan’s six. Every time I say, “no,” which is quite often, he says, “Can I do that when I’m a teenager?” “I’m going to watch every show when I’m a teen,” he says. No. No, you’re not. I’ve banned...
by Dawn | Dec 12, 2013 | gratitude, Uncategorized
Silence is a source of great strength –Lao Tsu I write at 4AM. The moments before the birds sing bring me the most peace. My mind clears. Silence reveals the thoughts that drown in the clatters, jangles, and noise of the day. The fire glows, coffee sits to my...
by Dawn | Oct 17, 2013 | Teaching
I’m about to teach a lesson about researching and connecting. Who wants to learn about researching? Exactly nobody. I survey my audience. Teenaged Facebook fiends drifting off into space. Think quick. We need excitement. The best theatre is performed...
by Dawn | Oct 15, 2013 | Rhode Island, writing
It’s easy to give feedback. But there’s something about giving honest and genuine feedback while looking into the eyes of an artist that’s emotional, different. The Scituate Art Festival is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the nation....
